The following supplies should be obtained by each student in the band program and should be brought every day to rehearsal. Most items may be purchased locally at MusicDepot (located in the Florida City Outlet Mall at US-1 and Palm Drive). Alternatively, items may be ordered online through Woodwind/Brasswind. Each item below is a link that leads to the product on the Woodwind/Brasswind website:
Woodwinds
Flute:
- Required
- Cleaning Rod
- Flute Swab (Lint Free)
- Polishing Cloth (CHOOSE SILVER OPTION)
Oboe:
- Required:
- Jones Oboe Reed (Medium or Medium-Hard*)
- Oboe Swab (Lint Free)
- Woodwind Cork Grease
Clarinet:
- Required:
- Vandoren Clarinet Reeds (Strength between 2.5 and 3.5*)
- Clarinet Swab (Lint Free) (Choose “Clarinet” Option)
- Woodwind Cork Grease
- Recommended:
- Vandoren B45 Clarinet Mouthpiece (Choose “Traditional B45” Option)
- Rovner Clarinet Ligature/Cap
Bassoon:
- Required:
- Jones Bassoon Reed (Medium or Medium-Hard*)
- Bassoon Swab (Lint Free)
- Woodwind Cork Grease
Alto Sax:
- Required:
- Vandoren Alto Sax Reeds (Strength between 2.5 and 3.5*)
- Alto Sax Swab (Lint Free) (Choose “Body Swab” Option)
- Woodwind Cork Grease
- Recommended:
- C* Alto Sax Mouthpiece (Choose “Traditional B45” Option)
- Rovner Alto Sax Ligature/Cap
Tenor Sax:
- Required:
- Vandoren Tenor Sax Reeds (Strength Between 2.5 and 3.5*)
- Tenor Sax Swab (Lint Free)
- Woodwind Cork Grease
Bari Sax:
- Required:
- Vandoren Bari Sax Reeds (Strength Between 2.5 and 3.5*)
- Woodwind Cork Grease
*If you’re not sure what strength reed to get, ask Mr. Guardia FIRST!
Brass
Trumpet:
- Required:
- Valve Oil (Al Cass, Blue Juice)
- Tuning Slide Grease
- Instrument Snake
- Polishing Cloth (For Laquer or “Gold” Instruments)
- Recommended:
- Bach Mouthpiece (Size 7C or 5C*)
French Horn
- Required:
- Recommended:
- Holton Horn Mouthpiece (Size MDC*)
Trombone
- Required:
- Spray Bottle for Slide (Purchase plastic spray bottle from Dollar Store or similar, fill with water)
- Tuning Slide Grease
- Instrument Snake
- Polishing Cloth (For Laquer or “Gold” Instruments)
- Recommended:
- Bach Small Shank Mouthpiece (Size 6 1/2 AL*) OR
- Bach Large Shank Mouthpiece (Size 6 1/2 AL*)
Euphonium
- Required:
- Valve Oil (Al Cass, Blue Juice)
- Tuning Slide Grease
- Polishing Cloth (For Laquer or “Gold” Instruments)
- Recommended:
- Bach Small Shank Mouthpiece (Size 6 1/2 AL*)
Tuba
- Required:
- Recommended:
- Bach Tuba Mouthpiece (Size 18*)
*If you’re not sure what size mouthpiece to get, ask Mr. Guardia FIRST!
Percussion
Required:
Recommended:
- Vic Firth EP1 Educational Pack (contains above, plus Vic Firth M14 Xylophone/Bell Mallets and Stick Bag), OR
- Vic Firth EP2 Educational Pack (contains snares sticks and marimba/vibe, xylophone/bells, and timpani mallets)
- Vic Firth Double Sided Practice Pad
If you have any questions about supplies, please Contact Mr. Guardia BEFORE you buy!